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SD55 OFJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,644 mi
Last recorded104,644 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 OFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,644 miles

Centre Front no plat cracked not likely to be misread

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch sticking

brake pedal has slight travel but ok on brake test

n/s/o/s front head lights only just in

Fail 26 Jul 2016 104,644 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing split pin missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front no plat cracked not likely to be misread

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch sticking

n/s/o/s front head lights only just in

Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 90,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,508 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,610 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 68,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,764 miles

engine oil low

front and rear discs corroded/pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,904 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil sump corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2010 52,904 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil sump corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,393 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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SD55 OFJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD55 OFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SD55 OFJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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